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Guatemala vs Timor-Leste

Crypto regulation comparison

Guatemala

Guatemala

Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste

No Regulation
No Regulation

Guatemala has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Banco de Guatemala has stated that crypto is not legal tender and not backed by the central bank, but has not banned its use. Crypto usage exists primarily for remittances from the US-based diaspora.

Timor-Leste has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. Uses the US dollar as its official currency.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banguat (Banco de Guatemala), SIB
Regulator Banco Central de Timor-Leste
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin-specific regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation exists
  • Banguat has warned that crypto is not legal tender and not government-backed
  • Crypto is neither explicitly legal nor illegal for private use
  • Remittance use case is significant given large diaspora in the US
  • Tax treatment of crypto gains is unclear
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Uses the US dollar as official currency
  • Central bank has not addressed crypto regulation
  • Very limited financial infrastructure
  • Minimal crypto adoption